G. True Nelson: Former Deputy Sheriff, Military Officer, FBI Special Agent, and Security Consultant / Private Investigator. He currently resides in the Portland, Oregon Metro area. He is a writer on crime and judicial process; as well as discussing his personal observations on American culture and social mores.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Consider This Under True's Miscellany: Donald Trump – as compared to other 'flawed' Presidents

It seems always about Donald Trump –
when discussing politics with your friends and relatives. It's much
safer to discuss religion or sex; or even sex in religion. At least
then others are prepared to listen as far as the end of your sentence
before cutting you off.

When you live in Portland, Oregon, you
can rest assured that most everyone around is a Democrat and or a
'liberal.' It is easy being a Democrat and a liberal in this locale.
You can publicly and widely proclaim, in no uncertain terms (to even
strangers on the street), how you hate Trump specifically and
Republicans in general; and you will not be challenged – certainly
not by that sullen character standing over there on the corner waiting for a bus to a distant suburb. He's
learned his lesson.

I suppose, as a person, I can't say
that I particularly like Trump. There is a lot to dislike – no
'social filter.' He says whatever half-baked comment passes through
his head. Sometimes, more than sometimes, he hurts people
needlessly. It's so unnecessary and inexcusable.

Yes, he's something of a bully and a
'womanizer.' What multi-millionaire or billionaire isn't? Let's be
honest. Oh, OK, (possible exception) maybe not Warren Buffett.

Regarding Trump's sexual escapades:
Yes, he has paid for sex numerous times. Hasn't every billionaire?
Come on. Admit it. Sometimes, they had to marry the woman.
Sometimes not. But one way or another, they paid. Money is, after
all, a very powerful aphrodisiac (well, maybe that isn't exactly the
word I'm searching for). Let's just say that one is very popular
when one is loaded. And that others, females and males, tend to
overlook the lesser qualities, like (for example) being a 'jerk' (a slang term for somebody who is regarded as behaving foolishly). I'm
not saying that Trump is a jerk or worse, but some might say that.

On the other hand, it is conceivable
that Trump might turn out to be a good President, maybe even great,
and actually accomplish something momentous. I would contend that it
is too early to tell.

Past Presidents haven't necessarily
been nice guys or good Presidents?

What's that you say?

Well, let's see:

Kennedy was a womanizer in spades, but
some considered him a pretty good President. I did. Although, I was kind of young at the time; and perhaps not the best judge. Anyway, from what I've read.

Johnson apparently wasn't a nice guy
and was a womanizer when he could talk a woman into it – which I'm
sure wasn't that easy for him. Not a very good President in my
opinion. Many in the military paid that price with their lives.

Nixon was reportedly faithful to Pat,
but he wasn't a nice guy.

George W. Bush was reportedly a nice
guy and a loyal husband, but he was accused of being a 'draft dodger'
(I don't happen to share that opinion); and that he 'lied' to get us
to go to war with Iraq (another opinion I don't happen to subscribe
to). And that he wasn't very smart (again I don't happen to agree).

George Bush, the Elder, reportedly a
pretty nice guy; but gossip is that he did some things on the side.

Obama? Reportedly, a nice guy; but a
good, internationally respected President? History will decide. I'm
doubtful. I might say the same about Carter.

And finally Clinton, oh my god. He set
the 'low bar.' And was only the second President in history to be
impeached; and the first to be disbarred for perjury. We'll not go into the womanizing. However, some thought he was a fairly good President.

Call me a cynic; but I don't think
really, truly nice guys or gals would ever get elected President; and
if by chance they did, I'm not sure history would treat them that
kindly – sort of 'ho hum' I would imagine.

Three Laws for Effective Gun Control

Here are three potential laws that I would recommend for effective gun control:

1) Convicted felon in possession of a gun: automatic three years in prison - no judicial discretion - no chance for parole.

2) Knowingly selling or furnishing a gun to a convicted felon: automatic three years in prison - no judicial discretion - no chance for parole.

3) Theft of a gun, during the commission of a felony: automatic three years in prison - no judicial discretion - no chance for parole - sentence in addition to any time associated with the attendant felony.